AllGood Cafe

"A Dallas stalwart all-day dining institution, Allgood offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live music nightly. Around breakfast time, diners can spot plate after plate of fluffy pancakes, eggs and bacon coming out of the kitchen — and people from all walks of life enjoying each one. Check out both bathrooms to see the full extent of the local music memorabilia. Deep Ellum parking can be challenging — there is street parking all around, if you’re lucky enough to land a spot, and a paid lot just across the street." - Courtney E. Smith

"A favorite of local musicians and creatives, it’s not rare to see the folks who frequent Deep Ellum’s hottest venues chowing down on AllGood’s chicken fried steak. The rest of the menu offers standard comfort food frequently made with local ingredients." - Eater Staff

"Head to Deep Ellum and support this locally owned cafe that has been serving the city for decades. It’s great for sandwiches, chicken fried steak, and vegetarian meals. It also has quite a lot of music ephemera and history that is a reflection of this long musical neighborhood — just visit the themed bathrooms for a gander." - Courtney E. Smith

"Visit a piece of Deep Ellum history and see some live music while you’re at it. Dallasites of a certain age know that not only is this a great spot to get a chicken fried steak smothered in gravy, but it’s home to a wonderful community that’s seen the neighborhood, and the local music scene, through 20 years of history." - Courtney E. Smith

"Deep Ellum’s long standing AllGood Cafe has been a favorite among touring musicians, like Wilco and Ozzy Osbourne. It was also the site of an intense scene in the short-lived Freeform drama Cruel Summer, which was produced by Jessica Biel. While this much-loved diner hasn’t appeared on screen much, the chicken fried steak merits a movie on its own." - Alex Gonzalez